The 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, led to the death of 49 people and 53 wounded. The attack at Pulse, an LGBTQ+ nightclub, remains one of the deadliest terrorist attacks, mass shootings, and hate crimes in U.S. history.
In this case study, Thomas details the management and communication of the Pulse shooting, reviewing the important role played by the Orlando Police Department and local hospitals. Nevertheless, Thomas emphasizes how a sweeping federal response, such as enacting stricter gun laws throughout the U.S., is the most effective approach to stopping mass shootings.